Sama Kashef
area: Video, Photography
Key Facts
nationality
Egyptarea
Video, Photographyresidence
Cairorecommending institution
paraflowstime period
August 2023 - September 2023Sama Kashef, born in Giza, Egypt in 1997, is a multifaceted individual with a passion for creativity and art. She pursued her education at Bedfordshire University (UK) and October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (Egypt), specializing in graphic design within the field of Arts and Design.
Her artistic journey began in high school when she discovered her interest in photography. Under the mentorship of the esteemed international photographer, Galal el Messiry, her skills flourished. This led to an exciting opportunity to showcase her work at the Cairo Opera House Exhibition 2018, along with other shows in Cairo and Giza.
During her university years, Kashef actively engaged with the art scene, working for Egypt's top artists and esteemed university mentors, Weam El Massry and Omnia Salah.
After graduating in 2019 she ventured into the professional world, joining advertising agencies as a graphic designer and social media creator, utilizing her artistic expertise to create captivating visual content.
As a dedicated video editor and skilled pod leader in a prominent social media company located in Dubai, Kashef's primary responsibility revolves around curating compelling content for over 40 Snapchat shows. Additionally, she actively engages in strategic initiatives to extend the company's reach and presence across various other platforms.
During her residency at MQ Sama Kashef works on a short movie and a foto exhibition.
"Replay" is a short silent movie embracing the fact that we humans go through the same mental problems at some point in our lives. We all have our own stories, feelings, and reactions to different scenarios in life. Some individuals had to grow up fast and were burdened early with responsibilities. Others didn't ever grow up hanging on to their youth at whatever costs.
"Caught" is a testament to the power of photography as a medium to encapsulate the extraordinary beauty found in the ordinary moments of life. It invites audiences to appreciate the fleeting nature of existence, reminding us to pause, immerse ourselves, and cherish the captivating fragments of time that are too often overlooked.